Most of us wouldn't even think twice about our morning cup of coffee. But this ordinary drink has been front and center in some extraordinary feats. The Guinness Book of World Records recognizes over 10 astonishing coffee and espresso-related records. Let's take a moment to smell the coffee, shall...
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Nothing says summer like homemade ice cream. Today's recipe comes directly from Nigella Lawson, the UK's favorite food writer and a noted TV personality. Don't worry if you don't have an ice-cream maker, this recipe doesn't require any churning!
Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
2/3...
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You won't find a recipe for it in any book. And it may not even be in your favorite barista's vocabulary. But, caffè sospeso delivers a pick-me-up like no other.
Said to have originated in Naples roughly a century ago, caffè sospeso is an act of kindness through coffee. The name translates to...
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If you've got a sweet tooth, this is one recipe you must try. Coffee creme brulee -- it's a twist on an old favorite, featuring our favorite ingredient. This recipe makes five servings, perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
1 quart of heavy cream
1 1/2 cups of dark-roast whole bean...
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The powers that be at Colgate-Palmolive Company have announced plans for a toothbrush with an integrated caffeine patch to deliver that morning jolt. Perhaps they didn’t read our blog about the FDA investigating the use of caffeine in traditionally non-caffeinated products. Or, maybe, they’re...
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With temperatures rising and spring rain steadily giving way to the dog days of summer, it’s the perfect time to experiment with cold coffee treats. Today, we’re talking affogato, a traditional Italian dessert, with countless possibilities.
Effectively, an affogato is a shot of espresso poured...
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For some of us, having a cup of coffee is as routine as putting on our shoes every morning. We drink it for the pick-me-up and, of course, the taste. But is it possible for our daily coffee, espresso, latte, or cappuccino to do someone else a bit of good? The short answer is yes. However,...
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Ask the experts and many of them will tell you the same thing: the single-serve coffee category is hotter than freshly brewed java. Fueled by convenience, the time-saving system that lets users prepare drinks by the cup is gaining popularity worldwide. Yet, since their inception, single-serve cups...
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A graphic on the consumer update section of the FDA's website reads, "Caffeine. It's not just in coffee anymore. It may be in your: jelly beans, waffles, gum, water, syrup."
While coffee and tea have naturally occurring caffeine, a growing trend that has food and drink manufacturers adding...
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We have a winner! Eight unique recipes, ranging from cakes and cupcakes to the simple cappuccino and mocha, were submitted by Whole Latte Love fans for this year's Mother's Day contest. The winner was the Cafe Turtle Mocha by Anthony Suttles of Jacksonville, FL -- beating out the competition at...
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Philip Coats I think it is a wonderful practice! You'll never know the difference a simple cup of coffee can make to a person in need.
05-25-2013 8:59am |